]]>199 Johnson 90hp V4 Compression?Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:56:58 +0000https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/99-johnson-90hp-v4-compression.26089/
https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/99-johnson-90hp-v4-compression.26089/invalid@example.com (gonefishing7903)gonefishing7903The motor hasn't been its usual self especially lately. Ran a compression test thus evening, three cylinders just over 90psi one just under. That seems a bit low, but since its fairly consistent I'm wondering if the guauge isnt just a bit off (harbor freight guage) so gonna borrow a different guage to compare. anyone know what the compression should be at?]]>3Johnson Outboard Lower unit Oil leak infoSat, 29 Jul 2017 13:37:49 +0000https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/johnson-outboard-lower-unit-oil-leak-info.26005/
https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/johnson-outboard-lower-unit-oil-leak-info.26005/invalid@example.com (Kevin)Kevin

]]>0I Need a Evinrude Rep's Name and NumberMon, 10 Jul 2017 01:17:09 +0000https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/i-need-a-evinrude-reps-name-and-number.25911/
https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/i-need-a-evinrude-reps-name-and-number.25911/invalid@example.com (Kevin)KevinCan someone help me out?]]>2Sign Of Too Much Oil In Gas?Tue, 04 Jul 2017 12:23:35 +0000https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/sign-of-too-much-oil-in-gas.17802/
https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/sign-of-too-much-oil-in-gas.17802/invalid@example.com (Allyda)AllydaMy boat has a 200 hp rude XP looper (86 model) with the VRO removed so oil is mixed with gas manually. While out of the water for floor and deck mods also carpet redo I routinely run my engine on the muffs for at least 20 minutes per month or so.

Before I purchased my rig the previous owner always kept the tank full (mix ratio unknown) while out of the water. I bought the boat directly following engine having a fresh powerhead installed (new one because VRO failed) and before deciding to do my modifications I only had between fishing enough run time on the water to put about five hours on the motor so technically it's still in break in period, and have only been able to run about half the gas out that was in it's 25 gallon tank. Right now I'm just below the half tank mark.

While running on the muffs, and also when I would idle too long on the water in no wake zones I would lose RPM's noticing more oil smoke from the exhaust than I should until I throttled up for long enough to bring them back -about 10 seconds or so at at least 13-1500 rpm on muffs, or above 2000 for about 20-30 seconds on the water, which I know is a sign of plugs fouling.

In addition, after running the engine on the muffs and placing my transom saver back in place I've noticed a very slow thick black oil slowly building up where my lower unit couples to the motor (right above where transom saver fits above cavitation plate), and running down my transom saver.

I have enough marine mechanical experience to ascertain this is unburned oil draining down through the exhaust, and that my boats previous owner obviously was overmixing 2 cycle oil with the gas (my engine calls for a 50:1 ratio). My purpose with this post is to hopefully get some of your opinions on how bad it's overmixed given the symptoms described, Whether I can correct the problem by adding unmixed fuel, or whether I should just pull the tank (It's new replaced before I bought the boat when engine was done) drain the fuel clean it out and fill it up with fuel that I mix myself at the proper ratio.

I also believe that this much oil in my gas is hurting my engine performance and holeshot. There's nothing wrong with the fuel other than it's overmixed an I'd hate to waiste it if I don't have to. However though my engine has a new powerhead and I don't want to place any unnecessary strain on it during it's last few hours of break in when I get her back in the water a month or two from now, and my instinct is telling me to dump the existing fuel and refil it with fuel properly mixed. It's a 25 gallon tank so there's about 12 gallons remaining. At $4. per gallon with aditive and oil I'm only looking at around $57. plus the labor to replace the existing fuel. Likewise though, I feel about 2 to three gallons of unmixed fuel added to the existing fuel may bring it close to the proper ratio for break-in.

I'd love to hear some thoughts or opinions on this.

Also, will 2 cycle oil settle toward the bottom of the gas tank while boat is sitting? I don't remember this being an issue but with todays gas containing ethanol (I buy additive when I can't find gas without it) I thought I'd double check to be sure.

]]>0Ticking sound in Johnson 90hpMon, 07 Nov 2016 13:24:07 +0000https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/ticking-sound-in-johnson-90hp.25096/
https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/ticking-sound-in-johnson-90hp.25096/invalid@example.com (gonefishing7903)gonefishing7903I have a 99 model Johnson 90hp V4. After the engine warms up you can hear a ticking sound. The ticking speed increases with engine rpm. It was more noticeable yesterday than it has been. When pulling the kids on the tube this summer it got where it wouldn't get up on plane. Reading about similar issues I'm inclined to believe its one side of the fuel pump going out. I would be glad to hear any other ideas though too]]>4Evinrude E-Tec G2 175Thu, 03 Nov 2016 01:59:24 +0000https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/evinrude-e-tec-g2-175.24978/
https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/evinrude-e-tec-g2-175.24978/invalid@example.com (kipp)kippEvinrude E-TEC G2 175 HP: All-New 175-HP Outboard

]]>0Johnson 33hp runs 3 seconds then diesSat, 20 Feb 2016 13:37:13 +0000https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/johnson-33hp-runs-3-seconds-then-dies.23129/
https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/johnson-33hp-runs-3-seconds-then-dies.23129/invalid@example.com (Kevin)KevinHi I have had a problem with this for a while when you start the engine it will run for about 3 seconds then it will die and I know its not a carb rebuild issue. It just seems to burn a little fuel then its like it loses fuel pressure after it has started because the primer bulb gets kind of soft and I believe that is why it will not stay running but I can not figure out why it has new gas tank and a new lines and primer bulb and and all the fittings are tight why would it lose pressure? and is this why it will not stay running or is there something else that needs looked at?]]>2New Evinrude Jet DriveWed, 10 Feb 2016 23:20:10 +0000https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/new-evinrude-jet-drive.23661/
https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/new-evinrude-jet-drive.23661/invalid@example.com (kipp)kippIve always want a welded Tin boat with a Jet drive.
Man there is a shallow narrow river called the Ocmulgee in Central Ga that has some Shoal and Spotted bass that one can't quite get to with an outboard...I try with my jon boat 15 merc but stop in 1 to 2 ft of water to get to these fish..I only go bout 4 times a yr...so much fun.
105 and 60 H.P.

]]>0Evinrude E-TEC G2Fri, 13 Nov 2015 22:30:32 +0000https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/evinrude-e-tec-g2.23252/
https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/evinrude-e-tec-g2.23252/invalid@example.com (Kevin)Kevin"My new Evinrude E-TEC G2 will push my 21-foot Ranger over 70 MPH, which is unbelievable. What's even more impressive is that it has 20 percent more torque, which means a lightening fast hole shot. Top speed and hole shot, you combine those two with a great look, and you've got the new Evinrude G2."

]]>2Evinrude SweetnessFri, 11 Sep 2015 02:05:18 +0000https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/evinrude-sweetness.22798/
https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/evinrude-sweetness.22798/invalid@example.com (Kevin)KevinAre you ready for some... boating? Check out this photo with a custom wrapped Evinrude E-TEC G2. Which professional team logo would you like to see wrapped on an Evinrude?

]]>0Upgrading powerplant on Stratos 201xlSat, 26 Jul 2014 23:15:51 +0000https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/upgrading-powerplant-on-stratos-201xl.18057/
https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/upgrading-powerplant-on-stratos-201xl.18057/invalid@example.com (mwhelm)mwhelmLooking to upgrade my 1991 Evinrude 200xp, I put 225 reeds in it with bigger jets and it runs awesome. Looking for more power and rpm. I have my eye on a 2006 Evinrude 200 hp ETEC HO, the local marine is asking $8500.00 installed, it has low hours and they are the people that always service my boat. I feel that 8500 is about 2000.00 to high. I also found some really nice ones on ebay. What is your input, I would go with Mercury, but I would only want a Verado, not a "pop timax" Also what should I sell my 1991 Evinrude 200XP for?? I upgraded the upper and lower cowl off a 1997 Ficht Ram 225 to update the looks.]]>14Evinrude E-TEC G2Thu, 26 Jun 2014 03:19:04 +0000https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/evinrude-e-tec-g2.20298/
https://www.bassboatmagazine.com/threads/evinrude-e-tec-g2.20298/invalid@example.com (Kevin)Kevin<div id="fb-root"></div> <script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script>
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